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Pronunciation: /ˈkælvɛs/
Definition:
1. Complete absence of hair (capile) on the scalp, usually resulting from genetic inheritance or medical conditions.
2. The state of having no hair (capile) increases in the head (cabece).
3. Condition is marked by total privation of scalp hair (capile), regardless of age or gender.
4. Deprivation (fiasco) of scalp hair resulting in a bare-headed appearance.

Significance:
• It defines absolute baldness.
• It emphasizes a comprehensive apilous state.
• It identifies total absence of scalp hair.
• It avoids vague terms indicating partial hair deprivation.
• It simplifies terminology regarding hair-free scalps.
• It improves clarity when discussing complete apilous state.
• It replaces Scandinavian-Germanic, Non-American, foreign, and Anglo-Saxon terms, similar to “baldness.”
Singular noun: calvess
Plural noun: calvesses
Examples:
• "Calvess has become trendy among young professionals seeking a polished appearance"
• "Medical treatments aim to reverse calvess caused by chemotherapy."
• "Celebrity endorsements popularized calvess globally."
• "Barbers offer customized styles for individuals experiencing calvess."
• "Public figures advocate acceptance of calvess as a normal trait."
calvess by Dmitrio November 13, 2025
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Mid-Calves 

The socks with the most flow and swag, especially for laxin'. They just look fresh.
You don't look legit on the field unless you are wearing some nice mid-calves.
Mid-Calves by laxbroflow2.0 June 23, 2009

potato calves 

A person's tan, crusty, and lumpy calves, usually exposed when they roll up their pants to play basketball.
Hey Reche, pull up your pants, we don't want to see those nasty potato calves.
potato calves by FlashBulb June 5, 2003

SLU Calves

A male that has the world's strongest calves, thus has no need to do calf raises when he goes to the gym. This man is also known to be an incredible liar and has a real affection for his RA.
Calves: Hey man what does this machine do?
Dis and Uts: That works your calves
Calves: Well im not doing that, my calves are already really strong, did you know they call me SLU Calves?
Dis Uts: O really? Wow dude have a good workout!

Toaster calves 

Calf muscles that are as large as toasters.
David pedaled his bike to show off his toaster calves to all the ladies
Toaster calves by Hikergirl April 28, 2020

sex calves 

noun. sing. 'Sex calf'

Soreness and cramping in the lower, anterior compartment of the leg. Sex calves are often induced by excessive hooking up or strenuous sex positions and may manifest for days after the event.
Ex. "Dude, I have killer sex calves today.... I need some Ibuprofene"
sex calves by spock1234 August 18, 2015

Smithys Calves 

Two very large masses of muscle that cling onto Smithy's legs, although they appear to be part of Smithy, they are in no way a part of him, although they do like being called Smithy's calves. Smithy always denies that 'his' calves are not that big, but it is fairly obvious to everyone else that they are the size of two Sam Dorringtons.
Holy f*ck! It's Smithys Calves
Smithys Calves by Shmot dog October 15, 2012